Shepherd School of Music

Shepherd School of Music
TypePrivate
Established1974
DeanMatthew Loden
Academic staff
64
Undergraduates100
Postgraduates175
Location, ,
U.S.
Websitemusic.rice.edu

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The Shepherd School of Music is a music school located on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas. From its inception in 1974[2] under dean Samuel Jones, the Shepherd School has emphasized orchestral, chamber music, and opera as the central elements of its performing curriculum. The Shepherd School offers comprehensive musical education programs, including Bachelor of Music (BMus), Master of Music (MMus), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Artist Diploma degrees.